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A member asked:

I have a cavity on the tooth where my wisdom tooth was impacted. can i have a filing now? two and a half week old extraction.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Cavity: call your Dentist and see what his recommendations are for treatment of this cavity.

Dr Zimon and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/13/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See dentist: Best recommendation is to have the area re-evaluated and make sure healing is complete.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 2/13/2015

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